Pendant Trilogy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Gemstone |
2012 |
Buy |
| The King’s Jewel |
2013 |
Buy |
| The Poisoned Emerald |
2014 |
Buy |
Ria & Rani Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Sisters of the Snake |
2021 |
Buy |
| Daughters of the Dawn |
2022 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Riddle of Thorns |
2025 |
Buy |
Sarena Nanua is a Canadian author who writes young adult fantasy inspired by South Asian mythology and culture. Her most prominent work, the Ria and Rani duology, was co-written with her sister Sasha Nanua. Sisters of the Snake (2021) and Daughters of the Dawn (2022) follow twin sisters separated at birth who must come together to save their kingdom, with the world-building rooted in South Asian traditions and folklore.
Nanua began publishing young with the Pendant Trilogy, a three-book fantasy series starting with The Gemstone (2012) when she was still a teenager. The King’s Jewel and The Poisoned Emerald followed in 2013 and 2014. Her upcoming A Riddle of Thorns (2025) continues her work in the fantasy genre. The progression from the Pendant Trilogy to the Ria and Rani books shows a writer whose craft has matured significantly over the course of her bibliography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Sarena Nanua written?
Sarena Nanua has written six books across three series.
What was Sarena Nanua's first book?
Sarena Nanua’s first book is The Gemstone, published in 2012.
Does Sarena Nanua co-write with anyone?
Yes, Nanua co-writes with her sister Sasha Nanua. The Ria and Rani duology (Sisters of the Snake and Daughters of the Dawn) is a collaboration between the two sisters, drawing on their shared South Asian heritage for the world-building and cultural details.